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I've had pretty long hair now for about five years. But for the most part, I tied it back in a ponytail. I decided for 2 months straight I'm not allowed to use any hair ties. first thing I noticed is that it began to change my physiology, and my life in subtle ways.
For starters, I begin to have these kind of symptoms.
* Random anger
* forgetfullness
* lack of motivation
* mental fog... etc..
I just pushed through and continue. It's been about two months, today I tied my hair back for the first time. All of those symptoms immediately went away. Only slightly lingering. I've always known that there is some kind of spiritual connection to hair and our aura, and how we function in society.
This is had me questioning the role of having hair down for men in the first place. I've been thinking, are we even supposed to have hair down, or is it supposed to be tied back for mental clarity. If anyone concurs with this experience let me know.
I've had long hair most of my 46 years of life and back in January decided to start over because my hair was so damaged and bald spots needed care (receding hairlines can come back). Most of those years my hair was tied back in a ponytail, though I wore it down for about a year before cutting it. I also wore it down all the time in high school and college and was at the top of my class. Now, sadly, I don't have the length for a ponytail. I'm an engineer and never noticed any mental fog or any of those other things that you suffer from as a result of wearing your hair different.
Marty
I am also an engineer but there might be a little something in what he says.
Maybe for him, but I doubt it. Probably something else that has nothing to do with hair style. Sounds psychological if he's even serious.
Longhairs aren't necessarily idiots.
Marty
I wasn't calling anybody an idiot but perhaps that is a stereotype going around that longhairs are guys that do drugs and don't think much which is why I said I'm an engineer. Lots of people on this board are deep thinkers and can't be put in the mental fog box due to hairstyle.
Marty
Long time lurker, occasional poster here ....
I'm intrigued by this topic - as well as by a similar preceding one "cant think clearly with head down"
My hair is just below shoulder length, and I usually keep it tied in a bun while at work. (My work does not require that, it's just easier that way). That said, as soon as I finish, I pull out the tie and drop my hair down. With my hair down, I'm more relaxed, more creative, more social. I prefer hair down and only tie it when I have to.
However, I see what you mean about focus. Part of it for me may be the need to concentrate while working, and that may have nothing to do with hair up or down. (I'm a teacher so hair down is a bit distracting for both me and the students).
But once the school day finishes, hair comes down, and I can focus quite differently - in a much more diffuse way. For example, I multitask better with hair down. Something about free-flowing hair seems to invite more sensitivity and awareness of subtleties of environment, rather than hyper-focused concentration. (For me).
Interesting subject - thanks for starting the discussion!
I've had long hair since 1964 and i've noticed none of those symptoms when my hair is down. The only thing i've noticed is, even though I prefer to have my hair down it's more susceptable to damage. So i've cut back on how long the hair is down,
so now the majority of time it's in a pony tail/braid/bun/pig tail to prevent damage. I hate not having it loose all the time
but I also hate the damaged ends I ended up with. It ended up that on an annual basis I hade to chop off about six to eight inches of growth the clean up the ends. I wanted the hair long but I also wanted ends that looked good.
* Random anger Nope
* forgetfullness Nope
* lack of motivation Nope
* mental fog Nope.
